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Year 6 Celebrate Black History Month: Inspiring Voices, Inspiring Lives
Thu 22 Oct 2026This week a group of Year 6 children, Rowan, Indie, Riya, Aliza, Eloise, Amilie, Cassidy, Reyanna and Sofia, presented a brilliant assembly on Black History Month to the Junior Site. They wrote and rehearsed it independently and presented clearly and confidently on a range of inspirational Black figures.
We heard about Martin Luther King and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, which still inspires people to stand up for fairness and equality today. We learned about Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet, who left the rest of the field trailing behind him. We also celebrated Prince, whose amazing songwriting gave us the unforgettable Purple Rain and so much more. Each of them showed what can be achieved with courage, talent and determination.
Mr Hewitt ended the assembly by congratulating the girls and challenging every child and adult present to remember that Black History should be discussed and remembered all year and not limited to a month.
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Year 4 Scientists: Is Empty Really Empty?
Mon 19 Oct 2026Year 4 children investigated whether spaces are truly empty. Through carousel activities and hands-on experiments, they took turns making predictions, carrying out investigations and observing the results. They explored the properties of matter, with a particular focus on gases, and discussed whether the evidence supported their predictions. These activities helped the children develop their scientific enquiry skills, explain their observations and use evidence to understand that gases take up space, even when they cannot be seen.
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Year 4 Boys’ Football Tournament: A Day to Remember!
Tue 13 Oct 2026We experienced all sorts of weather as our Year 4 boys headed to Peter May for their first ever school football tournament!
First up, we faced Longshaw, where the boys showcased their skills and teamwork to secure an impressive 5–0 victory. Next, they took on Dawlish, producing another excellent performance to win 3–0. Our final group stage match was against Chapel End, where the boys continued to impress with a well earned 3–1 win.
Three wins from three matches saw Team C of E finish top of their group and progress to the quarter finals, where they faced a physical George Tomlinson side. Neither team could find a breakthrough in normal time or extra time, so the match went to penalties. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for Team C of E, as George Tomlinson edged the shootout 2–1.
However, the boys weren’t finished yet! They went on to face Gwyn Jones in the fifth to eighth place play-offs, securing another victory before taking on Roger Ascham in the battle for fifth place. Team C of E rose to the challenge once again, claiming a fantastic fifth place finish!
With 17 teams competing, three group stage victories, 18 goals scored, just one goal conceded and not a single defeat during normal playing time, the boys had every reason to be proud. The only team to stop them was the eventual tournament winners, who progressed after a penalty shootout.
A massive well done to Alex, George, Max, Nathan, Ciaran, Jax, Josh and Frank for representing the school so brilliantly. Their determination, sportsmanship and teamwork were outstanding throughout the day.
A special thank you also goes to our two parent coaches, Graham McGee and Mark Butterworth, who generously gave up their time to support Mrs Gillies in coaching the team.
An amazing day, a brilliant team performance and an achievement to be incredibly proud of. Well done, boys!
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Harvest Bread Festival: Meet Our Winners
Wed 07 Oct 2026The Junior Harvest Bread Baking Competition took place on Wednesday 7th October and what a day it was! There were a fantastic 61 entries this year, the best involvement in years, so we were delighted to award a winner for each year group.
Children baked their own harvest loaves, from traditional white, wholemeal and soda breads to creative autumn flavours, all made by the young bakers themselves with adult supervision for safety. Revd Darren and Tracy, our school cook, tasted every entry to decide the winners.
Our winners were:
- Year 3: Peri U
- Year 4: Cece C
- Year 5: Jack H
- Year 6: Emili S
Congratulations to our winners and a huge thank you to everyone who took part. Your wonderful bakes brought the spirit of harvest to life in our school community.
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Year 6 Girls Shine at Primary School Football Competition
Tue 06 Oct 2026Our Year 6 girls enjoyed a fantastic day at Goals in Chingford, taking part in the Primary School Football Competition.
The team played ten matches and produced an outstanding series of performances. In the group stages they won all five of their games without conceding a single goal, securing top spot in their group.
In the quarter finals the girls faced Northwold School from Hackney and continued their excellent form with a convincing 5–0 victory. They then played Selwyn School in the semi finals, winning 4–0 to secure their place in the three way final alongside Mission Grove and Davies Lane.
The first final match was against Mission Grove, who proved to be the team’s toughest opponents of the tournament. #TeamCCofE took the lead, but Mission Grove equalised with just 30 seconds remaining, bringing the match to a 1–1 draw. The girls then faced Davies Lane and battled hard for a well deserved 1–0 victory.
The final outcome depended on the result of the match between Mission Grove and Davies Lane. Mission Grove won 4–0, meaning #TeamCCofE finished as tournament runners up on goal difference and brought home the silver trophy.
Tournament highlights:
- 32 schools competing
- 10 games played
- 28 goals scored
- Just 1 goal conceded
- Tournament runners up
Although the statistics were impressive, the girls’ teamwork and attitude were the real highlights of the day. They played some excellent football, worked tirelessly for one another and supported each other from the first whistle to the last. Coaches from other schools praised the team’s performance, and the girls showed respect and kindness towards their opponents throughout.
Finishing with a silver trophy was a fantastic result, and the girls should be immensely proud. They demonstrated the teamwork, determination and sportsmanship that make #TeamCCofE so special.
Congratulations to Nyah, Sofia, Sophia, Issy, Rubey, Layna, Kate and Alexia on an outstanding tournament!
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Champions of Waltham Forest: Year 6 Boys Lift the Trophy
Fri 25 Sep 2026What a glorious day for Miss Efreme and our Year 6 boys' team at the Leyton Orient Waltham Forest tournament at Douglas Eyre Sports Ground!
After an impressive group stage, winning three and drawing one, the C of E team advanced to the quarter finals to face a tough Sybourne School side. The boys gave it everything they had, pushing through to the semi finals where they kept their streak alive with a 1-0 victory over Willowbrook!
That set up a nail biting, end to end final against Hillyfield. With the match tied at 2-2 at the final whistle, it all came down to penalties. Six penalties in, goalkeeper Ben stepped up to slot his penalty home, then immediately made a heroic save to secure the trophy for C of E!
Huge congratulations to Zac P, Ben, Arlo, Ediz, Kyran, Oliver and Ollie. They showed outstanding sportsmanship from start to finish and should be incredibly proud of their performance!
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Year 4 Stop Motion Animation
Fri 10 Jul 2026This term, Year 4 have been diving into the exciting world of animation! Using 2Animate on Purple Mash, the children have been learning about the art and craft of stop motion - discovering how a sequence of carefully positioned images, when played together, can create the magic of movement.
From planning their ideas and creating their characters to painstakingly moving and photographing each frame, the children have shown incredible patience, creativity and attention to detail throughout the process.
The results are truly impressive and a real testament to the hard work and imagination they have put in.
We are very proud of what Year 4 have produced this term and we would love for you to take a look at their finished projects for yourselves.
Click here or scan Scan the QR code below to watch their final stop motion animations — we think you will be amazed!
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T-Factor 2026 - The Results Are In!
Fri 10 Jul 2026The stage was set, the nerves were buzzing and Chingford CofE Primary School was treated to an absolutely spectacular show this morning as T-Factor 2026 took centre stage!
Our talented performers gave it everything they had, wowing the audience with incredible performances that had the crowd cheering from start to finish. The competition was fierce, the talent was extraordinary and choosing a winner was no easy task.
But the results are in - and here is how it all unfolded...
Taking a very well-deserved third place was the fantastic Caoimhe Freeland, whose performance had everyone talking. A brilliant effort - we are so proud of you!
Claiming second place were the brilliantly named Bieber Baddies - Bella Mitchell, Francesca Jeffs, Isabelle Rustem and Keira Spence. What an incredible performance from four very talented young stars. Watch this space!
And taking the top spot, your T-Factor 2026 champions - The Singles! Saskia Apicella, Sophia Kudzi, Isabelle Woods and Rubey Rose Allured delivered a stunning winning performance that brought the house down. Congratulations - you were absolutely phenomenal!
A huge thank you to every single child who had the courage to get up on that stage and perform. You were all stars today, every one of you.
And finally, a very special mention for our host, the amazing Harry Sleap, who kept the whole show running with style, charm and no small amount of brilliance. A star in his own right!
We cannot wait for next year already!
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Mini World Cup 2026 - Champions Crowned!
Wed 08 Jul 2026Our Mini World Cup, organised by Miss Efreme and Mrs Gillies, came to a close on Wednesday after weeks of exciting football.
The competition began in early June, with over 130 children from Years 4 - 6 signing up to take part in the lunchtime tournament. Players were split into teams of eight across four groups, with four teams in each group. Every team played three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout rounds.
The quarter-finals and semi-finals produced some nail-biting encounters, with several matches requiring penalty shootouts to decide who would progress. After battling the recent heatwaves and having had to postpone fixtures, the whole of Key Stage 2 gathered to watch the exciting final between Japan and Egypt.
The final certainly did not disappoint. In a closely contested match, Japan were crowned our Mini World Cup champions, edging out Egypt 1–0. The winning goal came from Zac, who scored the decisive goal against his own brother, Ben, who was in goal for Egypt - a moment that made for a truly memorable and unique finale to the competition!
Finishing in 4th place was Bosnia, while Scotland secured a well-deserved 3rd place.
Our Players of the Tournament were Matthew (Year 6) and Oliver (Year 5). Both boys produced outstanding performances throughout the competition and, although their teams did not finish in the top places, they should be incredibly proud of the football they played.
A huge thank you goes to our fantastic team of Year 6 referees and linespeople, who took their roles seriously and officiated every match with enthusiasm and maturity. A special mention also goes to Zac from Heathcote School, who was on work experience and provided invaluable support throughout the tournament.
What a fantastic competition it has been! It has been wonderful to see so many children enjoying football, showing great teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, and making our Mini World Cup such a memorable event.
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Year 4 Enterprise Project
Fri 03 Jul 2026The children were split into groups and worked together to decide what they could create that would not only sell well but also make a profit. Each group was given a budget of £10 to spend on materials before designing and making their products. Throughout the project, the children developed their teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and money management skills, and they thoroughly enjoyed every part of the experience.
Our ten groups produced a fantastic range of items, including decorated stones, lanyards, cookies, decorative biscuits, slime, bracelets, keyrings and Hama bead creations. Once their products were complete, the children designed eye-catching marketing posters to help promote their stalls.
On Thursday afternoon, we transformed the playground into our very own outdoor market, and what an event it was! With Year 4 shoppers eagerly visiting each stall, the market was buzzing with excitement. Everyone had great fun spending their money on the wonderful products for sale, and it was fantastic to see the children's hard work rewarded.
Altogether, we raised £202.20, making an impressive profit of £102.20.
A huge thank you goes to our amazing children for all their hard work and enthusiasm, as well as to our staff, volunteers and the wonderful work experience students from Heathcote School, whose support helped make the event such a fantastic success. We are incredibly proud of everyone involved!
